Best Emergency Childcare in San Francisco, CA

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2042 Clement St Richmond District
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Give them the BEST start in life. Authentic MONTESSORI education, HIGH ACADEMICS, and hands-on STEAM in a warm, NURTURING environment where your child is seen and supported. Our school is TOP-RATED...

Bambini has been wonderful for my son and for us. We've been there for almost 6 months now and we are so happy with the choice. Hassle-free (good hours, meals served, reasonable tuition) and a warm a…

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50 Fell St Civic Center
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Mission Montessori in San Francisco provides a warm, authentic Montessori environment where children feel known, supported, and inspired to learn. Through hands-on Montessori experiences, children...

El ambiente tan agradable y la educación que día tras día le dan a todos sus estudiantes

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Sunnydale
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Seeking a nurturing childcare option? Our licensed home daycare offers a structured yet flexible daily schedule with age-appropriate activities designed for healthy development. Located in a...

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West Portal
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Step by Step CC & Preschool is where every child is known, celebrated, and prepared to thrive. We focus on developing the social, emotional, and academic foundations essential for school success and...

Step by Step Daycare, under the ownership of Margaret Vilk, is truly exceptional. Both of my children attended this daycare, and I couldn't have asked for a better place for them to grow, learn, and …

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Parkmerced
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Little Sea Turtle Academy is a welcoming and nurturing space where children can grow, learn, and thrive. Our daycare is designed to provide a safe and engaging environment that inspires creativity,...

Our son has been attending Little Sea Turtle Academy for the past month and we could not be more grateful to have found this little gem! We were nervous first time parents sending our baby to daycare…

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Outer Mission
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Happy Panda is a large family child care with CPR & First Aid certified teachers and experienced caregivers in early childhood education. For classroom and outdoor activities, Happy Panda has its full...

Without exaggeration, Happy Panda is my dream daycare. If I had known how incredible it would be, I would have spared myself the time visiting other daycares, including the commercial ones. My son ha…

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Ingleside
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We are a bilingual daycare (Cantonese and/or Mandarin and English), play-based education, and child focus. We offer free breakfast, lunch, PM snack (fruits), and dinner. We offer learning about ABCs,...

My daughter started at Tater Tots right after her 1st birthday and we love it! Aimee is so attentive and caring, our daughter has thrived since starting up. We receive photos throughout the day of al…

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Crocker-Amazon
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We offer a creative early childhood curriculum using nature play to support various educational activities for children. We connect children to nature through gardening, sand and mud play, building...

Lucy and Bright Star was a gem for our son and our first experience with a daycare! He started at 9 months and from the start Lucy showed care and attention to his health, development and happiness…

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Inner Richmond
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Creative Valley program provides a home-feeling atmosphere to enrich children’s learning as well as to help children explore new, exciting learning experiences. CV believes that every child is unique...

We are very lucky to have found Mrs. Joie at Creative Valley. She is very professional with her skills and experiences, and you can immediately see how much the kids love and trust her. As a parent, …

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Inner Sunset
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Home-based English and Russian bilingual daycare in the Inner Sunset. Program utilizes a holistic approach with educational activities that foster social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth....

My son has been going to Ella's for about 14 months. (As I am writing this, it is his last week as he is moving on to pre-K.) I was super worried about leaving my son with someone I didn't know, so d…

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Parkside
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Program provides high-quality child development and language learning, top-notch care, and stimulating setting for children over nine months old. We offer an emergent, interactive and content-rich...

My son just graduated from Panda Garden (3yo) and we were so sad to leave! He is currently at a new preschool and keeps telling us how much he misses his "old school". He started at 14 months old and…

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3155 Vicente Street Parkside
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At Starlight, we believe learning should be joyful, meaningful, and engaging. Through purposeful play, interactive experiences, and caring relationships, children are encouraged to explore, discover,...

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3155 Vicente St Parkside
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At Starlight, we believe learning should be joyful, meaningful, and engaging. Through purposeful play, interactive experiences, and caring relationships, children are encouraged to explore, discover,...

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Cayuga Terrace
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Home-based childcare program for infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children. Home offers learning environment designed to cultivate children's mental and physical development. Program offers early...

Our family has had a wonderful experience with this daycare. Our daughter started at just 5 months old and has thrived at this daycare over the last year. She is always smiling at both drop off and …

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1 Miley St Cow Hollow
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Spanish immersion preschool program for toddler and preschool-age children operating as small neighborhood campuses throughout the Bay Area. Teachers provide early childhood education in a multi-age,...

10 STARS. As a first-time mom, I truly had no idea what to expect from a preschool program — and Hola Kids completely exceeded all my expectations. The program behind it is incredibly strong and thou…

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Excelsior
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Athens Playschool is an excellent place for your child to grow and explore. We provide high-quality childcare for children from zero to five years old. Our Athens Playschool believes that every day is...

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Dolores Heights
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Child-centered, play-based program offering care and educational experiences to families in the Bay Area. Location offers an extensive outdoor area with activities including a helicopter play...

We just love Kiddie Corner so much and would stay there forever if we could! Our little one started around 18 months old as one of the youngest at the time, and has truly thrived there. We immediatel…

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Outer Sunset
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A warm, nurturing home daycare located in the heart of San Francisco. We provide a safe, loving, and enriching environment where children can learn, play, and grow through hands-on activities, art,...

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Central Richmond
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At our home daycare, we create a warm, loving, and safe environment where children are cared for with patience, kindness, and attention. We believe every child deserves to feel comfortable, secure,...

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734 Arguello Blvd Inner Richmond
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Small in-home daycare just north of Golden Gate Park in the Inner Richmond neighborhood of San Francisco. We have been in service since 2012 with over a decade of experience.We offers a music based,...

Our daughter has been with Tuul for a year and we feel so lucky to have found this daycare! She is always so happy to run in every morning, and even excitedly says “Daycare!” on the way there. We lov…

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Golden Gate Heights
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Home-based bilingual daycare offering infant and toddler care, nursery, preschool, pre-kindergarten, and kindergarten programs. Center dedicates entire floor of home to daycare. Curriculum is...

Absolutely wonderful experience having my son there! The staff at World of Learning and Fun are exceptional; they're super caring and attentive. My child has flourished here, developing both academic…

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1331 Harrison st SoMa
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Dolphin Stars Childcare and Preschool is your trusted destination for exceptional early education and care. The director and teachers have over decade of experience working in childcare field. We...

My 6mo loves Tommy and the team at Dolphin Stars - it was so scary to send him to daycare when he was even littler and they made me feel comfortable that he is in good hands! Love getting picture upd…

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Cayuga Terrace
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Spanish Immersion program is designed to meet the developmental needs of young children. It provides experiences that enrich and enhance each child’s cognitive, language, social, emotional, and...

We absolutely love Cielito Lindo! Karla and her helpers are kind, engaged, and clearly are passionate about what they do. The facility is inviting and filled with educational toys and games. They tak…

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1523 28th Ave Outer Sunset
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Bilingual family daycare with indoor and outdoor play areas. Lessons are taught in both English and Chinese. Curriculum follows the developmental needs of young children and respects individual...

My kiddo started LeLe at 1yr old on the dot. As a pandemic baby, he was shy and fussy. The first two weeks was tough to hear him cry at drop off, then suddenly: it stopped. Not only did he stop cryin…

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West of Twin Peaks
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Welcome to Little Leaf Daycare, a childcare center dedicated to nurturing young minds. Our specialized Mandarin immersion program empowers children to learn the language while fostering critical...

We’ve had a great experience at Little Leaf daycare. Lea is attentive, caring, and supportive! The facility is always clean and safe, which gives us real peace of mind. Communication is prompt and c…

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Golden Gate Heights
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Golden Gate Heights Mandarin Daycare is a small Mandarin family daycare committed to providing a nurturing and immersive environment where young children can explore and learn through play-based...

My kids absolutely love staying at Golden Gate Care. He told me he really enjoys the design—it feels welcoming and comfortable. He also appreciates how well Mr. Zhao takes care of him and how attenti…

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Northern Waterfront
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Wonderful Children Daycare is a boutique childcare program in San Francisco’s Financial District offering loving infant, toddler, and preschool care in a small group setting. Our program blends the...

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Portola
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Family child care that aims to provide various learning experiences for children. Features a home-like learning environment inspired by the Montessori and Reggio Emilia approach and carefully designed...

The best daycare experience we could ever ask for Our daughter was at this daycare for almost two years, starting at 6 months, and it truly became her second home. What made it so special was Pyre…

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Inner Richmond
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At Busy Little Bees Daycare, we provide a fun, safe, and nurturing environment where children can explore and grow through age-appropriate activities and daily routines. Our daycare is filled with...

This daycare is super clean and friendly, my kid always be happy to go there.

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Little Russia
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Child care center offering care and early learning to infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children. Program goal is to provide a safe and healthy environment for children to learn. Outdoor activities...

My son started at FeiFei when he was 4 months old and from day one it was a fabulous experience for him and our family. My son thrived there under their care! Feifei makes every child her number 1 pr…

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Parkmerced
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Home-based daycare and Spanish immersion language program. Small group setting allows curriculum to meet every child's individual needs and interests while daily activities focused on developing...

We’re so glad My Peke Care was recommended for our young toddler. Mirza and her helpers were so loving, caring, and accommodating to our family. Mirza’s curriculum and Spanish immersion program were …

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Parkmerced
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At Erika's Daycare in San Francisco, we nurture the whole child in a warm, loving home environment — with organic meals, enriching activities, and attentive one-on-one care. Now licensed for up to 12...

One year update: can't believe it's already been a year! We're still sending our daughter to Erika's and seen so much great progress in her growth and learning. Erika creates a fun and caring environ…

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Union Street
Openings Now Verified 4.7

I believe that small class size and the development of a strong community allow me and my team to really know each child as an individual and to provide a solid and supportive foundation in the early...

This was our first experience with daycare and we started sending our son at about 5 months old. It’s hard to understand what’s going on inside during the day but the best indicator was that as our s…

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Central Richmond
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Mandarin immersion home daycare in the Richmond District, San Francisco. Program offers care for infants, toddlers, preschool, and school-age children. Curriculum includes an introduction to letters,...

Amazing experience with Golden Baby! Ms. Nancy and her helpers always took such good care of my daughter from 6 mos old to 20 mos old. They went to the park and played in the back yard and even went …

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Outer Sunset
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Home-based preschool with a traditional Montessori-style curriculum. Two educational programs are available: early preschool for children under 3, and kindergarten prep for 3 to 6 year olds. Daily...

Our son started at LWM "little school" when he was 3 years old. He loved every day there. Mr Michael and the teachers make learning fun with crafts, art, sensory, and outdoor play, and gardening. Mon…

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Outer Mission
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Warm, play-based daycare with a small group setting where each child is cared for as an individual. Led by a teacher with 19 years of early childhood experience. We support social-emotional growth,...

My son has been attending Happy Raindrops Daycare since they opened (he was almost 8 months old and is now almost 2 years). We are so happy and feel lucky that he is able to attend full time with suc…

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Mission Bay
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Tracy Child Care A trusted early childhood education provider with over 14 years of experience. Our bilingual (English/Mandarin) program naturally integrates language learning through daily...

Our family feels incredibly grateful to have been part of Tracy’s daycare from January 2024 until August 2025, when our son was just 9 months old until he was 2 years and 5 months. In that precious s…

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Outer Richmond
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Home daycare offering care and educational experiences for infants and children up to five years old in a bright and spacious home. Children will engage in a daily routine of age-appropriate...

Our son has attended Fei Fei Daycare for 1.5 years since he was 5 months old and it has been absolutely wonderful. The teachers are amazing, so kind and thoughtful, and they take such wonderful care …

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Inner Richmond
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Where Little Stars Shine Bright! Embark on a nurturing journey with us, nestled in the heart of San Francisco. From our beginnings as Twinkle Star Family Daycare in 2007, we've become a leading name...

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984 Dolores st. # 1 Dolores Heights
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Welcome to Valle de Niños, a magical, bilingual (Spanish/English) nature play-based sanctuary nestled in a spacious Victorian home at 984 Dolores St. #1 in San Francisco, CA! Founded in 2013 by expert...

We could not imagine a better place for our son. Aida and the other teachers are passionate, kind and patient. They do many activities with the kids related to nature discovery and art, which we …

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Union Street
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A home-based small family daycare providing a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment for young children. We focus on early learning, play-based activities, and individualized care to help...

We have loved our experience at Sami’s daycare! Our son started at 6months old and had an easy transition in the staff’s care. We appreciate how communicative Sami is and how convenient the hours and…

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274 4th ave Inner Richmond
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Specializing in infant care starting at 3 months, TeddyCare offers a warm, nurturing home-based daycare in. We provide full-time indoor and outdoor care for children ages 3 months to 4 years, with a...

Our family has been with TeddyCare since 2022, when Ethan was just 8 months old, and we truly couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Danielle and her team are a caring family with years of expe…

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380 21st Ave Richmond District
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Early education program serving infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children. Program is divided into five age-appropriate classrooms and derives its philosophy from three core values which are...

We were so happy and so lucky to have Wonder Years open in our neighborhood. Wonder Years was everything we wanted in a daycare center for our baby and more. The teachers are incredibly kind, loving,…

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Mission Bay
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Daycare program encouraging development and growth through hands-on learning experiences and exploration. Program goal is to allow children to expand knowledge and capabilities while providing...

Fatema is so wonderful. She is very warm and cares a lot for the kids. They learn, they play, they eat great food. Our son had a wonderful time with Fatema, and we are very lucky to have found her.

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Outer Sunset
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Chinese immersion family childcare and preschool offered in home environment. Caring for the children with love, heartfelt education, and patient guidelines, to develop the potential of children and...

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Portola
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We combine play-based and nature oriented philosophy, provide a multiple language (Immersion Chinese, English, Spanish) environment for children to explore indoor and outdoor through hand crafts,...

Our baby started daycare here at nine months and adjusted super quickly. Lili is very warm and attentive, our baby always has a big smile on him whenever he sees her in the morning. Lili is very good…

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1611 Powell St 302 Russian Hill
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Bilingual Chinese and English family day care where children are guided and encouraged to learn and develop minds through play and educational activities. Schedule includes reading, music, arts and...

Precious Babes Family Daycare has been such a gift to our family. On her very first day, our two-year-old was hesitant to go—but by the second day, she was so excited that she put on her backpack (st…

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Outer Richmond
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Little Seed Childcare is a childcare facility located in the Richmond district. Our daycare program is for childcare 5 months old -5 years old. Bilingual Language options. Parents can choose their...

I don't write reviews often, but Bibi and her team genuinely changed our lives, and every parent who's ever felt scared or lost about their child deserves to know this place exists. A few months b…

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Portola
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Colby Daycare accepts children from infancy up to five years old so that children of different ages can learn from each other and grow together. Facility has eight indoor areas and a large outdoor...

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